by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Texas Tech ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in history.
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The bachelor's program at Texas Tech was ranked #85 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #7 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best History Schools | 85 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas Tech University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 15 students received their master’s degree in history from Texas Tech. This makes it the #42 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #99 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of history students who receive their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech is $38,687. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Texas Tech, history students borrow a median amount of $42,912 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $30,366 for all history majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas Tech paid an average of $718 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $298 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,935 | $21,534 |
| Fees | $2,917 | $2,917 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,460 | $10,460 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,510 | $4,510 |
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Of the 82 students who earned a bachelor's degree in History from Texas Tech in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Texas Tech history bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas Tech Online Learning page.
Of the 8 students who graduated with a Master’s in history from Texas Tech in 2022, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas Tech University with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Texas Tech University.
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